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Educational Sessions

Getting to Know Lp(a): Why It's Important and Emerging Drug Therapies

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM  
Location: MCCNO, Theater A, Level 2
CE Credits: 1.50 contact hours
Activity #: 0204-0000-24-306-L01-P
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
Target Audience: Pharmacist

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the relationship between lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) and cardiovascular (CV) disease including patients who should be screened for elevated Lp(a).
  • Identify the effects that current low-density lipoprotein-C (LDL-C) lowering therapies have on Lp(a) values.
  • Summarize clinical trial data that show the relationship between targeting Lp(a) and the potential impact on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) reduction.
  • Select effective patient education strategies to empower patients with lipid disorders to manage their ASCVD risk and adhere to pharmacotherapy.